How can we raise awareness,educate & reduce the Stigma still perpetuated by the ignorant and mis-informed?

Answer 1

Well, you could print up flyers and hand them out to people. Seriously, there are mental health associations that try to do that through radio and tv advertisements to raise awareness. If you feel that strongly, you could always volunteer for one of those organizations.

Answer 2

The only way for the stigma of mental illness to be got rid of is by educating those who stigmatize others. Not understanding or wanting to know may be the fear issue. Stigma has been obvious for centuries and so it cannot go in 5 minutes. To make a start, is to be open about the illness, explain the suffering and that people who suffer are not all axe murderers but genuine people who have fallen under the pressures of life.Those who want to make a joke of those who suffer mentally usually have issues themselves that they have not addressed. Never let anyone make you feel you are less of a person because your mind has been troubled that have needed help. I can assure you if they suffer in there lives you will be the first one they come to for help, because of your experiences.

Answer 3

Start by being patient with people and realize they are not as great as you are. They still have to learn and experience life. Education is the key. Reading, pondering, questioning are alternatives to a formal school to becoming educated and informed.

And the best way to do this is to turn off the TV and turn off the comput

Answer 4

There is no easy answer. It takes persistence and a lot of time. People will only believe what they want to after all else has failed to give them what they want. No easy fix.

Answer 5

Your question seems to imply that you have answers.
What can you suggest. Just kidding... lol

Answer 6

this is one of lifes mysteries, but i heard its called freedom of thought.